Overview

• The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are immune from prosecution for actions taken as part of their constitutional duties, but not for private acts.
• Democrats argue the decision could allow presidents to commit illegal acts without consequence, citing historical examples like Nixon's Watergate scandal.
• Republicans defend the ruling as a safeguard against politically motivated prosecutions, emphasizing the protection of presidential powers.
• Special Counsel Jack Smith is set to file a detailed brief outlining new evidence in Trump’s federal election case, following the Supreme Court's decision.
• Judge Tanya Chutkan will determine which charges against Trump can proceed, with both sides preparing for a lengthy legal battle that may reach the Supreme Court.